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Bartlett Unit reopens in Williamson County after seven years
BARTLETT, Texas - The Bartlett Unit will be reopening in Williamson County after seven years. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) says that the decision to reopen the facility stems from a rise in the state's prison population and the need for additional beds. The Bartlett Unit was closed...
Hundreds of Central Texas pool owners sue over 'concrete cancer' defect
Just five months after completing his pool, Patel noticed spider-like cracks oozing with white gel spreading along the outside wall. (Kameryn Griesser/Community Impact) Leander resident Sachin Patel always dreamed of affording a backyard pool for his children, but shortly after building one in 2019, his dream began to crumble. In...
Williamson County approves $1.25 million to settle lawsuit involving jail inmate death
The Williamson County commissioners have approved $1.25 million to settle a federal lawsuit that claimed a jail inmate's suicide was preventable. The settlement on Tuesday involved the death of 37-year-old Joshua McNatt in 2021. McNatt was booked into the Williamson County Jail on April 9, 2021, on a charge of...
Belton’s fourth of July community parade and festival
Belton, TX (FOX 44) — Thousands of people in the Belton community came together to celebrate the fourth of July with a parade followed by a festival with carnival rides, food vendors, and shops!. With parking being difficult to support the community, Fort Cavazos set up a bridge across...
Williamson County honors local WWII veteran for his 100th birthday
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas — Williamson County commissioners proclaimed Tuesday "Archie Moczygemba Day" in honor of a local World War II veteran who turns 100 years old on July 4. Moczygemba is a native Texan who served a total of 22 years, first as a U.S. marine and then as...
Texas Department of License and Regulation involved in 'several license revocation cases' against Belton massage therapist since 2022
BELTON, Texas — The state agency that regulates the massage therapy program in Texas has been trying to revoke the licenses of a Bell County massage therapist since 2022, according to the Texas Department of License and Regulation (TDLR). The therapist in question is DeMarr Thomas, owner of The...
Georgetown residents host Fourth of July rally to remove Confederate monument outside courthouse
GEORGETOWN, Texas — For more than 10 years, various Central Texas organizations have been fighting for the removal of a Confederate monument in the city of Georgetown. On July 4, the Wilco Patriots and Move the Monument joined together to host a free "Together We Stand Rally" in their continued effort to get rid of the statue.
'It’s just been a big tradition': Temple organization dazzles in Belton parade
Fraternal life insurance organization,SBJST, is ready to be part of Belton's 100th Fourth of July Celebration Parade. Their parade float changes every year, and this year is a nod to patriotism.
Beloved Central Texas sno-cone stand closes for the summer
TEMPLE, Texas — Every summer since 1975, Tommy Bowling's Jolly Trolley Sno-Cones business has been making sno-cones for people in the Temple and Belton community. Bowling is originally from Hereford, a small town near Amarillo, but Temple has been his home for over 30 years. "I would do sno-cones...
REPLAY: City of Belton 4th of July Parade
BELTON, Texas (KWTX) - The City of Belton 4th of July parade was streamed live on KWTX Thursday morning. In case you missed it, you can watch the replays below. We’ve included the YouTube and Facebook livestreams. The parade started at Main Street (FM317) from the University of Mary...
Former Vista Ridge teacher pleads guilty to improper student relationship
A former Vista Ridge High School teacher pleaded guilty last month in a Williamson County court after she was accused of inappropriate interactions with a 15-year-old student in 2023, according to court documents.
'We have to be flexible' | Williamson County to consider switch back to paper ballots for 2024 election
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas — Soon, the Williamson County Board of Elections will consider a return to using paper ballots instead of voting machines. Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson issued an emergency guidance to protect the privacy of voters, saying counties will now be required to update their ballot numbering methods.
Fireworks banned in Georgetown & nearby areas for July 4th.
Georgetown Fire Department is advising the community that fireworks are prohibited in Georgetown and within 5,000 feet of the city limits. The reminder comes in preparation for a safe 4th of July celebration. The department encourages everyone to cooperate in maintaining a safe environment. #GeorgetownFire #SafetyFirst #4thOfJuly #CommunitySafety #firefighter #GeorgetownTexas.
Georgetown July 4th: City Offices Closed, Fireworks Celebration, and Waste Collection Info
City of Georgetown offices will be closed Thursday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. There will be normal solid waste and recycling collection on July 4. The annual Sertoma Club Family July 4 Celebration starts at 10 a.m. July 4 in San Gabriel Park. Fireworks will start about 9:30 p.m. More details here.
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